Fun with the Gift Bag Punch Board

Christmas is right around the corner.  Thirty-three days from today, to be exact.  I'm determined not to let it sneak up on me this year.  No procrastinating and no last-minute stressing out over details. That's why I spent this morning making gift bags!  These bags are the perfect size for a Christmas ornament - that's what I'm using these ones for.  You could use them for jewelry, perfume, a tie or scarf, a small picture frame, a small jar candle, the possibilities are really endless.  They would also be lovely for packaging your homemade candies and cookies, just seal your treats in a plastic sleeve tied shut with decorative ribbon and drop in the bag.

These are so much fun to make!  The Gift Bag Punch Board makes it so easy, after the first couple of bags you don't really have to think about it anymore.  I used designer papers from the Season of Cheer collection and also Home for Christmas.  Some of the tags I used are from the Oh, What Fun tag project kit and others I designed using the Wondrous Wreath and Peaceful Pines stamp sets.

I hope you'll be inspired to try making your own gift bags!  Don't forget about the Stampin' Up' Online Extravaganza that starts tomorrow, November 23 and runs through November 30.  Look here to see what's on sale.  You can order through my website using the hostess code 2NWHY2NB, good through December 12.

Have a great week!

Pat

Tis the Season

Tis the Season for making beautiful cards for your favorite people!  If you are thinking you don't have time to send handmade cards this Christmas, this project may change your mind.  If you like a clean, simple country-inspired theme, you can mass produce this card in no time at all!

This card uses the Peaceful Pines stamp set, which is not being retired, but will still be available in the new catalog coming out in January!

      The card base is cut from a half sheet of Crumb Cake.  

Stamp the center tree using the medium sized tree from the Peaceful Pines stamp set in Old Olive.  Stamp 2 more trees on each side of the center tree in Crumb Cake.  Stagger the height of the trees.  Stamp “Tis the Season” in black.  Add a strip of red & white striped washi tape across the bottom edge of the card.  Flag one end of a piece of gold glitter ribbon and attach on top of the washi tape using your tape runner.  Punch a small star out of gold glimmer paper and attach 6 different color sequins from the Brights collection to the center tree using mini glue dots.

Supply List

	Item Number
Peaceful Pines photopolymer stamp set	139728
Crumb Cake 8/1/2 x 11 cardstock	120953
Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad	126953
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad	126975
Brights Sequin Assortment	138389
Gold Glimmer paper	133719
Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack	133787
Gold 3/8” Glitter Ribbon	104430
Season of Cheer Designer Washi Tape	139611

Visit my online store at stampwithptecza.stampinup.net . Please use hostess code 2NWHY2NB for online orders placed through December 12, 2015.

Have a wonderful week,
Pat